HMPG & Samsung TV Plus Expand Partnership

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) has expanded its partnership with Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. with the licensing of over 500 hours of original programming.

Samsung TV Plus already distributes the HMPG FAST channels Xplore, Rovr Pets and The Jack Hanna Channel. The series Lucky Dog, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild and Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, plus others, will now also be available via the platform.

Also included in the deal are Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward and various shows hosted by wildlife expert Jack Hanna, among others.

“In this evolving media landscape, we’re expanding the distribution and access of HMPG’s premium content reaching millions of new viewers,” said Frank Biancuzzo, president of HMPG.

Andrew Tew, senior VP of global licensing at distribution at HMPG, added, “Our vast library of iconic family-friendly and timely series continues to build audiences across all platforms. Samsung TV Plus is an ideal partner to advance our viewership footprint.”